Synthesis of porous CoMoO4 nanorods as a bifunctional cathode catalyst for a Li-O2 battery and superior anode for a Li-ion battery

Liangjun Wang, Xinhang Cui, Lili Gong, Zhiyang Lyu, Yin Zhou, Wenhao Dong, Jia Liu, Min Lai, Fengwei Huo, Wei Huang, Ming Lin, Wei Chen

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Abstract

We report the synthesis of porous CoMoO4 nanorods and their applications in lithium oxygen (Li-O2) and lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. The unique porous structures of CoMoO4 nanorods can promote the permeation of electrolyte and benefit the transport of lithium ion. When employed as the cathode catalyst for a Li-O2 battery, CoMoO4 nanorods deliver an improved discharge capacity (4680 mA h g-1), lower charge potential and better cycle stability (41 cycles at 500 mA h g-1 capacity limit) compared with the bare carbon. When employed as an anode in Li-ion batteries, CoMoO4 nanorods can retain a capacity of 603 mA h g-1 after 300 cycles (400 mA g-1) and exhibit excellent rate capability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3898-3904
Number of pages7
JournalNanoscale
Volume9
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Mar 2017

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